News across Greater Portland

Vehicle drives into Camas townhouse
A vehicle backing into a parking stall jumped a curb and struck a Camas townhouse, causing extensive damage but no injuries.

Business profile: Cowlitz Indian Tribe now running the steakhouse at ilani, ‘Sovereign’
Sovereign, the new fine-dining steakhouse at ilani, marks a major milestone in the Cowlitz Indian Tribe's move toward self-operating all restaurants at the casino.

Opinion: Why lawmakers are going after your pension
Ryan Frost argues lawmakers included public pensions in the income tax law in preparation for lowering the $1 million deduction.

Ridgefield landmark Sportsman’s Public House celebrates 100 years of history and community
Sportsman's Public House in Ridgefield turns 100 on Sept. 25, debuting a new menu and hosting karaoke, vendors, and giveaways.

Opinion: Washington has an income tax – why won’t the media call it one?
Cargill argues the media is using supporters' preferred label "millionaires tax" instead of the legally accurate term "income tax."

SEIU 503 approves vote to strike; could begin first week of classes
SEIU 503 has officially authorized a vote to strike. Union sub-locals, including Portland State University’s SEIU 89, have submitted the mandatory 10 day strike notice to their respective universities. If...

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POLL: How do you think higher impact fees for school districts affect housing affordability in Clark County?
Clark County Council raised impact fees for La Center, Hockinson, and Woodland school districts, drawing pushback from the Building Industry Association.

Richardson family turns to faith, grace following Trent’s death
Anchored in their faith, Corey and Kelly Richardson believe their son Trent's death was a tragic accident, and they are asking the Battle Ground community to extend grace to his friend James Gill.

WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters
The WA Supreme Court struck down I-2066 in a 6-3 ruling, finding it covered four distinct subjects in violation of the single-subject rule.

County seeks applicants for Community Action Advisory Board
Clark County seeks a low-income rep from the fourth district for its 15-member Community Action Advisory Board.

Opinion: Impaired walking vs. impaired driving; pick neither
Doug Dahl argues impaired driving remains deadlier than walking impaired when measured by exposure time, not miles traveled.